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Benchmark AHB2 or Class D (GaN FET)
Well, the Hi Fi Critic sorta killed this thread.  
Benchmark AHB2 or Class D (GaN FET)
I’ve not heard the latest iterations of class D so cannot comment on these amps, but I recently took delivery of a Benchmark amp, and it is incredibly quiet, dynamic, and clean thru 93db Verity Leonore speakers.  I am streaming with a less than re... 
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
Nifty.  I must have just missed the change when I had my M1 upgraded to the series II a few months back.  How much was the up charge for the color display?      
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
Yes, Bricasti is pretty amazing with their upgrade path for the M1.  I'm confused though about the previous comment of a multicolor display.  Mine, and others all have the standard red display and the remote has alway been available as an option. ... 
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
Multicolor display?  What colors are there?  
Questions for Shindo preamp owners
That combo would likely be wonderful!  Wavac amps are sweet.  Just make sure that the impedance is compatible - it ought to be.  Shindo pre/power amp users connect with the XLR to RCA cable Shindo makes for just this purpose. My Vosne Romanee to H... 
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
I sure don't have 500 hrs on it, but that would be super if there's a continued improvement.  I do agree that the low end would seem well defined, deeper and present.  Listening to Adrian Sherwood productions are better than ever with superior bas... 
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
Yup, new chassis to include the larger power supplies and electronics.  Pretty amazing that they continue such a robust upgrade path. Shows a great deal of allegiance to their customer base.  
Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC
I purchased the M1 when it first came out and have had all the upgrades offered including the most recent, the Series II.  I just got it back from Bricasti yesterday and well, what can I say.  For over a decade I've been committed to the M1 and it...